2015 Madison In May Spring Tour Collection

1851 Honeymoon House

Four dramatic Doric columns make this grand home on the south end of Madison’s historic district a quintessential example of the Greek Revival style. For several generations Honeymoon was owned by the Godfrey-Candler-Hunt family, including Charles Candler, son of the founder of Emory University and nephew of the man responsible for Coca-Cola’s early growth. The family recently sold the house, and it has undergone significant renovation and extensive landscaping. Still, it retains its graceful antebellum feel.

Honeymoon House will be open to tour all 3 days, Thursday, April 30 - Saturday, May 2, 2015

c. 1850 Serenata Farm(major
additions in 2008)

The core of this now-sprawling mansion consists of a farmhouse dating from the “King Cotton” era of the 1850s. A graceful Greek Revival colonnade now welcomes guests to the much-enlarged interior graced with architectural antiques including a two century-old fireplace standing 14 feet tall. The beautiful and impressive 70 acre complex just west of Madison is now an upscale retreat featuring yoga.

Serenata Farm will be open to tour all 3 days, Thursday, April 30 - Saturday, May 2, 2015

c. 1820 Jessup-Atkinson House

A huge wrap-around porch is the most distinctive feature of this house, which stands directly across South Main Street from the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. The house is sometimes called “Luhurst” in memory of Lula Hurst who travelled the country performing an act consisting of illusions of levitation and strength. She later married her promoter Paul Atkinson, who at one time owned the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama, and settled down in Madison until she died in 1949. The home, which has a wonderful garden on the Old Post Road side, was extensively renovated in the early 2000s.Jessup-Atkinson House will be open to tour all 3 days, Thursday, April 30 - Saturday, May 2, 2015

c. 1839 Bonar Hall

Aside from the Victorian-era porch, this imposing brick home with detached kitchen, summer houses, and traditional gardens has undergone very little modification since it was built by plantation owner John Walker circa 1839. The interior of Bonar Hall is marked by fine woodwork and silver doorknobs. It is furnished with many antebellum pieces. For all but 40 of its 175 year existence, Bonar Hall has been held by the current owners or extended family.

Bonar Hall will only be open to tour on Thursday, April 30.

c. 1850 Broughton Hall

Located in the very heart of Madison’s historic district, Broughton Hall (ca 1850) has Italianate porches on both its Academy Street and Old Post Road facades connected by a broad central hall. Standing on a beautifully landscaped two-acre block, the home has been considerably expanded while retaining its antebellum appearance and character.

Broughton Hall will only be open to tour on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.

1999 Jenkins House

Carefully modeled after Gunston Hall, a Virginia Tidewater landmark from the 1700s, the Jenkins house is set on a beautiful rise overlooking Madison’s Hill Park. Built in 1999, the home features authentic architectural details that capture the feel of colonial-era elegance. Magnificent custom-made mahogany doors connect rooms full of fine antiques and hand-crafted reproductions.Jenkins House will only be open to tour on Thursday, April 30.

2007 Bishop House

A solid mahogany door with sidelights and a traditional wide central hallway welcome visitors to this meticulous Greek Revival reproduction built in 2007. Architectural antiques including beveled glass doors and several light fixtures were incorporated to complement the new construction. The home is graciously furnished with Empire and Federal style antiques including rugs, lamps, and a century-old grand piano